HC0021 - Stephan Kesting - Firefighter - Adventurer - Author

from HAZARD CLASS · host Jake Ryks

Jake sits down with Stephan Kesting—a firefighter, jiu-jitsu black belt, adventurer, and content creator—to discuss a life dedicated to perseverance, mastery, and exploration. From surviving a deadly warehouse fire and receiving the Medal of Bravery to solo canoeing a thousand miles through the sub-Arctic after a life-saving kidney transplant, Stephen shares his incredible journey of risk, preparation, and pushing personal limits.The conversation weaves through firefighting, hazardous materials (hazmat) response, martial arts, YouTube entrepreneurship, and the profound lessons learned from survival in extreme conditions.Check out Stephan's Social Pages: YouTube and Instagram @essentialwildernessCheck out his new book: Perseverance: Life and Death in the SubarcticAvailable on Amazon:⁠ www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612⁠“ASK STUPID QUESTIONS TO SMART PEOPLE”Contact us at [email protected] out some swag at thehazmatguys.com/hazard-classFollow us on the social media!Thanks for listening and watching!Episode Breakdown & Timestamps:

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